Registered Nurse - Surgical 200 W South - Full Time - Day Shift

CoxHealth; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision & dental

Retirement with employer match

Certification pay

BSN pay

Career ladder bonus

Job summary

CoxHealth in Springfield, MO seeks a Registered Nurse to support medical and surgical patients, assess conditions, administer medications, and monitor vital signs while educating patients and families.

Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and Missouri RN licensure; BLS within 90 days. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, retirement with employer match, and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Missouri RN license required; BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and provide care.
• Administer medications and change dressings.
• Monitor vital signs and maintain accurate records.
• Educate patients and families about care plans.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Nursing degree

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Facility

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Department

1037 Surgical 200 W South

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Hours

6:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

• $1 Certification pay
• $1 BSN pay
• Career Ladder Bonus eligible up to $5000

Job Description

The Registered Nurse is responsible for managing the care of the patients experiencing medical conditions or surgical procedures. The nurse must be able to assess patient condition, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records and provide patients and families with support and education. The Registered Nurse maintains a wide array of medical care knowledge in order to care for a diverse group of patients.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program or NLN approved program
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Preferred: Previous nursing experience

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
• Exhibits valuable time management skills
• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri
• Required: BLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire